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Residential Support Worker
Residential Support Worker - Permanent
Permanent Full Time and Part Time Opportunities (up to 44.25 hrs) Location: Lingfield, Surrey Pay: GBP £12.71 - £13.65 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) Term-Time Only (39 weeks per year) Monday to Friday shifts also available
About the Role
This Residential Support Worker position offers the chance to empower children and young adults with special educational needs and disabilities (SEN & D) by fostering confidence, independence, and achievement in areas they once deemed impossible.
No prior care experience is required. If you’re kind, patient, and eager to learn, we’ll provide extensive inservice training and support to help you build a fulfilling career.
This role operates on a term-time-only basis with two flexible options:
- Monday to Friday shifts only (ideal for those wanting more holiday and weekend time)
- Monday to Sunday shifts (for candidates seeking to spread working hours evenly)
Open to part-time and full-time applications.
Key Benefits
- Comprehensive training from day one
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Funded professional development and qualifications
- Free on-site parking
- Subsidised meals in our in-house restaurant
- Employee discounts via our rewards platform
- Occupational pension scheme
- Potential access to affordable on-site accommodation
- A supportive team guiding you every step of the way
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Your Responsibilities
Every day presents fresh challenges and rewards, including:
- Supporting young people with daily living skills and promoting independence
- Providing personal care with dignity, respect, and compassion when needed
- Nurturing trust and confidence through positive, empathetic relationships
- Encouraging engagement in education, hobbies, recreation, and community activities
- Collaborating with teachers, therapists, healthcare professionals, and families
- Documenting progress and contributing to care plans
- Celebrating achievements, both large and small
Who We’re Looking For
We value personality and potential above experience. To thrive here, you should be:
- Caring and compassionate
- Calm, patient, and resilient (especially in challenging situations)
- Reliable, dependable, and a positive team player
- An confident communicator (both with peers and young people)
- Passionate about helping others achieve their goals
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Many of our team came from backgrounds like retail, hospitality, education, childcare, customer service, or healthcare—aha career in care often a life-changing discovery.
Your Impact
Your work as a Residential Support Worker is vital in creating safe, inclusive environments where young people feel valued, motivated, and capable. Even in complex situations—whether supporting mobility, communication, or nurturing emotional well-being—patience, teamwork, and perseverance make the difference.
Ready to transform careers—and lives? We welcome applications from:
- Experienced care professionals (Residential Support Workers, Care Workers, Support Workers)
- Career changers (new graduates, educators, healthcare assistants, or anyone ready for meaningul work)
Shift Options (Mondays to Fridays)
- 06.45–13.30
- 15:45–22:00
- Combination split shift: 06.45–13.30 followed by 15.45–22.00
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